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The Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week, well ahead of schedule
The Oculus Quest gets hand tracking this week, well ahead of schedule By Max Freeman-Mills ·

Oculus has announced that the hand tracking feature that it promised for its Oculus Quest VR headset earlier this year at Oculus Connect 6 will launch

Oculus is adding hand tracking to the Oculus Quest sometime in 2020
Oculus is adding hand tracking to the Oculus Quest sometime in 2020 By Adrian Willings ·

Fresh out of the recent Oculus Connect event comes the news that Oculus is planning on adding hand-tracking capabilities to the Oculus Quest in 2020.

Oculus Connect 6 confirmed for September, Respawn's first VR game to be unveiled
Oculus Connect 6 confirmed for September, Respawn's first VR game to be unveiled By Rik Henderson ·

Oculus has announced the date for its next gathering for developers, content creators and the rest of the virtual reality community.

Oculus Quest review: A cable-free VR experience that's surprisingly satisfying
Oculus Quest review: A cable-free VR experience that's surprisingly satisfying 4.0 stars · $499 By Adrian Willings ·

The Oculus Quest is an exciting move that offers affordable, wire-free, untethered and standalone VR gaming for the masses.

Oculus Rift S review: It's not wire-free but it's still marvellous
Oculus Rift S review: It's not wire-free but it's still marvellous 4.5 stars · $395.01 By Adrian Willings ·

It's not quite 'Rift 2', but the second-gen VR headset means fewer wires, more comfort, all while removing the need for separate sensor stations. Ace!

Oculus announces second-gen Oculus Rift S headset, will arrive this spring for $399
Oculus announces second-gen Oculus Rift S headset, will arrive this spring for $399 By Maggie Tillman ·

The new improvements affect optics, performance, and comfort. For instance, the new headset has a 2560 x 1440 resolution with OLED displays.

Oculus teases some new announcements ahead of GDC
Oculus teases some new announcements ahead of GDC By Adrian Willings ·

We already know the Oculus Quest is coming soon, but Oculus is also teasing some other things that will be announced at GDC.

Oculus 'Half Dome' prototype headset offers wider FOV in the same compact package
Oculus 'Half Dome' prototype headset offers wider FOV in the same compact package By Max Langridge ·

Following a day talking about a new dating service and the launch of the Oculus Go standalone headset, Oculus took to the stage once again at Facebook...

Oculus issues fix for security problem: How to unbrick your Oculus Rift
Oculus issues fix for security problem: How to unbrick your Oculus Rift By Rik Henderson ·

Oculus Rift owners were in a proper flap yesterday as their VR headsets stopped working completely. Many vented their anger online, claiming their dev...

Oculus shows off new Santa Cruz standalone headset and controllers
Oculus shows off new Santa Cruz standalone headset and controllers By Elyse Betters ·

Oculus has revealed a new Santa Cruz prototype headset design at it's annual conference giving us a first hand look at what the new headset will look

What is Facebook Spaces and how can I use it? Social VR explained
What is Facebook Spaces and how can I use it? Social VR explained By Mike Lowe ·

When Facebook purchased Oculus VR - the company that makes Rift, a virtual reality (VR) headset - there were questions looming over how the social med...

Oculus Rift and Touch controllers bundled with free games, still just £399 for now
Oculus Rift and Touch controllers bundled with free games, still just £399 for now By Rik Henderson ·

Earlier this week, Oculus announced a massive discount on its Oculus Rift headset and Touch controllers for a limited period. In the UK, it dropped th...

Oculus might unveil a cheap standalone VR headset this year
Oculus might unveil a cheap standalone VR headset this year By Elyse Betters ·

Oculus made a wireless virtual reality headset.According to Bloomberg, Oculus is working with China’s Xiaomi to manufacture a new headset for global

Oculus just slashed prices for the Rift headset and Touch controllers
Oculus just slashed prices for the Rift headset and Touch controllers By Elyse Betters ·

You can now get a basic Oculus Rift setup at a price much more affordable than the HTC Vive VR package.The company announced at GDC 2017 that it cut t...

Oculus Rooms and Parties explained: How does Facebook see us being social in VR?
Oculus Rooms and Parties explained: How does Facebook see us being social in VR? By Elyse Betters ·

Virtual reality isn't limited to gaming.Ever since the Oculus Rift VR headset debuted a few years ago, most of the talk surrounding the latest VR craz...

Oculus Touch controllers: These 54 titles support them at launch
Oculus Touch controllers: These 54 titles support them at launch By Elyse Betters ·

You can now buy Oculus Touch and use them with a giant selection of games.Oculus VR previously announced that Oculus Touch will launch with 54 support...

Oculus Touch controllers: When can you buy them and for how much?
Oculus Touch controllers: When can you buy them and for how much? By Elyse Betters ·

Facebook-owned Oculus VR has finally released its Rift Touch controllers.During the virtual reality company's third-annual Oculus Connect conference i...

Oculus VR opens up pre-orders for Rift Touch controllers
Oculus VR opens up pre-orders for Rift Touch controllers By Elyse Betters ·

Facebook-owned Oculus VR is accepting pre-orders for its handheld controllers.The virtual reality company revealed at its third-annual Oculus Connect ...

Oculus is making a non-tethered standalone VR headset, see it here
Oculus is making a non-tethered standalone VR headset, see it here By Elyse Betters ·

Facebook-owned Oculus VR is holding a keynote address, where Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has introduced a VR headset that works without cables.When i...

Oculus Rift review: Affordable entry into high-end VR
Oculus Rift review: Affordable entry into high-end VR 4.0 stars By Adrian Willings ·

The Oculus Rift is a brilliantly affordable virtual reality headset that delivers impressive results at a great price. Click to see what we thought.

Oculus Touch controllers price revealed, prepare to take a sharp breath
Oculus Touch controllers price revealed, prepare to take a sharp breath By Rik Henderson ·

The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset went on sale in UK stores yesterday, and with it came pricing details for the long-awaited Oculus Touch contro...

Oculus Rift now available in UK stores, get a demo in John Lewis and other shops
Oculus Rift now available in UK stores, get a demo in John Lewis and other shops By Rik Henderson ·

Although UK customers have been able to order the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset from the company's US website, the device is now officially avai...

Oculus Rift available at UK retailers from 20 September, here's where
Oculus Rift available at UK retailers from 20 September, here's where By Cam Bunton ·

Oculus announced this morning that its high-end VR headset, the Oculus Rift, is going to be available to buy from UK retailers starting on 20 Septembe...

No more Oculus Rift delays, pre-orders shipped and you can buy one now
No more Oculus Rift delays, pre-orders shipped and you can buy one now By Rik Henderson ·

Almost four months after its consumer launch, the Oculus Rift is now available to buy without having to wait for ages.Oculus has finally fulfilled the

You can now play Oculus Rift games on HTC Vive (again)
You can now play Oculus Rift games on HTC Vive (again) By Cam Bunton ·

VR specialist Oculus has reversed its position on blocking titles from being ported to work on one of its biggest competitor's headsets. In the lead u...

Virtual reality skydiving on Oculus Rift is amazing, here's why
Virtual reality skydiving on Oculus Rift is amazing, here's why By Cat Thomas ·

The arrival of VR hand controllers has led to a rash of virtual reality shooter games so we were pleasantly surprised to find something different on t...

Watch Game of Thrones intro in 360-degree VR for some cool easter eggs, right here
Watch Game of Thrones intro in 360-degree VR for some cool easter eggs, right here By Luke Edwards ·

Ever wondered what you'd see if you looked up while passing under the legs of the skirt-wearing Titan at Braavos? Now you can as the entire Game of Th...

Oculus Rift hits shipping delays, blaming component shortages
Oculus Rift hits shipping delays, blaming component shortages By Chris Hall ·

There has been no shortage of buzz surrounding the launch of the first full virtual reality system, Oculus Rift, but it seems there might be a shortag...

The first Oculus Rift has shipped, deliveries start 28 March
The first Oculus Rift has shipped, deliveries start 28 March By Elyse Betters ·

OMG. If you were among the lucky few to pre-order the Oculus Rift in January, you'll be beyond happy to know that it should finally arrive on your doo...

Oculus founder Luckey slams Apple, no Mac Oculus Rift support for now
Oculus founder Luckey slams Apple, no Mac Oculus Rift support for now By Rik Henderson ·

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey has explained why there won't be support for Mac with the consumer release of Oculus Rift and, in the process, cheekily c...

Minecraft on Oculus Rift preview: VR heaven or just a load of old blocks?
Minecraft on Oculus Rift preview: VR heaven or just a load of old blocks? By Rik Henderson ·

One of the major new products to be shown at the Xbox Spring Showcase in San Francisco was Minecraft. Not regular Minecraft mind, but a virtual realit...

The first Oculus Rift PC bundles are now available for preorder
The first Oculus Rift PC bundles are now available for preorder By Elyse Betters ·

The Rift is almost here.Facebook-owned Oculus VR has confirmed its Rift virtual-reality headset will be available from March, but now you can finally ...

These are the first Oculus Rift PC bundles - preorders start next week
These are the first Oculus Rift PC bundles - preorders start next week By Elyse Betters ·

The Rift is coming.Facebook-owned Oculus VR has already confirmed its Rift virtual-reality headset will be available from March, but now we have word ...

David Haye's return to the ring will be first ever fight filmed in VR
David Haye's return to the ring will be first ever fight filmed in VR By Rik Henderson ·

British boxer David Haye has revealed that his upcoming comeback fight against Australian Mark De Mori will be filmed in virtual reality. 360-degree c...

Oculus: We'll have Star Trek Holodeck VR experience in 15 years
Oculus: We'll have Star Trek Holodeck VR experience in 15 years By Rik Henderson ·

One of the things often associated with modern virtual reality headsets and the experiences they provide is the Star Trek Holodeck; the fictional room

Virtual reality is one step closer to Total Recall, it builds genuine memories says Oculus
Virtual reality is one step closer to Total Recall, it builds genuine memories says Oculus By Rik Henderson ·

During a chat with Max Cohen, vice president of mobile at Oculus, at CES in Las Vegas last week he told us something that made us finally realise why ...

Oculus to offer more affordable headsets than Rift with future Gear VR models
Oculus to offer more affordable headsets than Rift with future Gear VR models By Rik Henderson ·

Oculus will continue to develop affordable VR headsets like the Gear VR going forward as it believes that there are two different types of consumer in...

Don't expect to buy those Oculus Touch controllers for a while
Don't expect to buy those Oculus Touch controllers for a while By Elyse Betters ·

Facebook-owned Oculus VR has just announced that its handheld motion controllers for the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset have been delayed until t...

The Climb preview: Virtual hands hanging-on with Crytek's Oculus exclusive VR game
The Climb preview: Virtual hands hanging-on with Crytek's Oculus exclusive VR game By Rik Henderson ·

We've experienced plenty of games and demos on Oculus and other virtual reality headsets over the last couple of years, but few have left us in a pudd...

Rock Band... in virtual reality... on Oculus Rift: Take our money!
Rock Band... in virtual reality... on Oculus Rift: Take our money! By Elyse Betters ·

Omgomgomg.Oculus VR and Harmonix have announced that a virtual reality version of Rock Band is coming to the Oculus Rift, meaning you'll soon be able ...

Even Flickr is jumping on the VR bandwagon, view 360-degree photos on Oculus
Even Flickr is jumping on the VR bandwagon, view 360-degree photos on Oculus By Rik Henderson ·

With the world poised for the first major wave of consumer virtual reality headsets, plenty of video services are displaying their intentions to provi...

Oculus Rift meets adult entertainment: VR porn is here
Oculus Rift meets adult entertainment: VR porn is here By Chris Hall ·

The adult entertainment industry has been pioneering in many ways, especially when it comes to delivery of content through the adoption of emerging te...

StarVR offers double the field of view Oculus Rift can, plus dual QHD displays
StarVR offers double the field of view Oculus Rift can, plus dual QHD displays By Luke Edwards ·

The race for virtual reality gaming headsets claiming a space on your face is well and truly on and StarVR is a promising new contender.StarVR is the ...

It's finally here: Oculus VR unveils consumer Rift, coming in early 2016
It's finally here: Oculus VR unveils consumer Rift, coming in early 2016 By Elyse Betters ·

Oculus VR is now on stage at its small press event in San Francisco, where the Facebook-owned company is for the first time unveiling a version of the

Oculus VR countdown site leaks consumer Rift concepts and details ahead of event
Oculus VR countdown site leaks consumer Rift concepts and details ahead of event By Elyse Betters ·

Oculus VR accidentally orchestrated its own leak this morning.Facebook-owned Oculus VR is holding a press event on Thursday ahead of E3, but to get yo...

Guess how much a consumer model Oculus Rift setup will cost
Guess how much a consumer model Oculus Rift setup will cost By Elyse Betters ·

You officially have less than one year to save up for the - what we now know will be - the extremely pricey Oculus Rift.That's not because the headset

Forget head tracking on Oculus Rift, Fove VR headset can track your eyes
Forget head tracking on Oculus Rift, Fove VR headset can track your eyes By Stuart Miles ·

When you read you don't move your head from side-to-side, just your eyes. And when you are looking around in your normal field of vision, you are not ...

Here are the minimum specs you'll need for Oculus Rift and how much it could cost you
Here are the minimum specs you'll need for Oculus Rift and how much it could cost you By Rik Henderson ·

The Oculus Rift consumer model will be released early 2016 and although other renowned virtual reality headsets might beat it to market, it will be th...

Horse racing punters will soon be able to ride the horse they backed live through Oculus Rift
Horse racing punters will soon be able to ride the horse they backed live through Oculus Rift By Rik Henderson ·

Online and high street betting firm William Hill has seen a decline in the number of bets on horse racing it receives in recent times, with punters fo...

Oculus Rift consumer model finally confirmed for early 2016: Here are 5 things it needs to have
Oculus Rift consumer model finally confirmed for early 2016: Here are 5 things it needs to have By Rik Henderson ·

Oculus has announced that the long-awaited consumer model of its Oculus Rift virtual reality headset will be available to buy from early next year.The...